Yes you Kaká!

With Carlo Ancelotti in the hotseat, this season represents a clean slate for Kaká at Real Madrid. There will be no special favours or guarantees of a place in the side, but no one knows what the Brazilian has to offer better than Carletto.

The close bond between the coach and the forward, forged during their time together at Milan, was evident from the very beginning of the first training session of the season. The media may only have had half an hour's access to training, but it was more than enough to see how well the pair gets along. Indeed, no sooner had the squad taken to the pitch than Carlo walked over to Kaká to greet him and chit-chat.

The Brazilian has made it plain that he wants to stay at Real Madrid. He is conscious that he has his work cut out to make Brazil's World Cup Squad, but also knows that earning a berth under Ancelotti represents his best chance. For the time being, he has set himself the challenge of breaking into the 'Los Blancos' team, which is why he is chomping at the bit to remind his old boss what he can do during pre-season.

Ancelotti has already informed the club of his stance, underscoring his desire to run the rule over the Brazilian before making any decisions. He knows that his former charge has many doubters to win over, but is convinced that if Kaká has his head in the right place, the 2007 Ballon d'Or winner's experience could make him an invaluable influence in what is an extremely young dressing room.